The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-16
THE GRANGE.
Convention at Jackson, Miss
Synopses of the Addresses Deliv-
cred to the Order.
Gen. Lee, DR.. Jones and Mr.. Barks-
dale the Orators.
Importance of Agricultural Train
ing Schools Made Plain.
Mr.. Barksdale, as q Friend of the Farm
o., Takes Occasion to Eulogigo
President Cleveland and HIS Ad-
mirable Message to Congress.

Special Dispatch to the Appeal.
JACKSON, Miss, Dec. l5.-Thc addresses
before the State Grange last night in open
session, by Gen. Lee, DIR. Jones, and the
Hon. T.. Barksdale, who spoke by special
invitation, were specially entertaining and
interesting. In introducing Gen. Ice,
Worthy Master Dardcn said that, in 1876,
the State Grange met in this city, and took
the first steps looking to the establishment
Of the Agricultural aud Mechanical col
lege, for which the grange continued TO
work, by memorials TO the Legislature,
and otherwise, until the accomplishment
of its purpose; that he had known Gen
Lee as his commanding officer in the army,
and admired and honorcd him Us such,
but when he learned that he, West
Pointer, had been placed at the head OF
this college, he doubted the wisdom OF the
move, and waited results with fear and
trembling for the institution; that he was
now proud 10 say that his fears were un-
grounded, and that the general had proved
10 bc grand success in his new sphere, Ms
shown 10y the Unprecedented success which
the college has attained.
Gen. Ice then spoke one hour. lie gave
the State Grange the chief credit for thcCs-
tabishment OF the college. lie claimed
that agriculture is almost the main pursuit
Of Mississippi, but 90 make IL successful IL
must he organization and cooperative, or
il will bc at the mercy OF other Organized
aud cooperative industries lie said the
Grange was the only State or national order
for twenty years past that had done any
thing 10 ameliomtc the condition Of the
farmer; that other orders are now spring
ing up. such ne the Farmers alliance, Ma
tional Wheel, etc; that this mighty rising
OF the farmers bctokcned a realization OF
the importance Oi immediate aud active ac-
ton looking 10 their general welfare. lie
strenuOusly urged the necessity ui iutclli-
gent farming and the technical education
Of the farmer. lie said that in all other
professions and ayOcations their followers
nrc specially educated for the same and
that Il Is equally requisite that the farmer
should BE- also. lie gave a history Of the
workings aud progress of the college. lie
called upon the Grange and the people 10
support IL, saying that the farmer should
| stand by IL as their hope; that II II is not
properly managed, change the manage
mcnt, change the trustees and the prcsi-
dent. The costs arr no mor than other
academic schools; that the cost uf the cs-
tahlishmpnt has already been incurred,
and Il ouly now remains 10 sustain II, and
he believed the Legislature would do this.
Worthy Master nardcn then introduced
| Dr. ~. Jones, president Of the Industrial
Institute, prclacing the same with the rc-
marks that this institution Is. IN the main,
also the offspring OF the state Grange, h1y-
| ing succeeded IN procuring its establish
mcnt after four years Of work. lie claimed
that the Grange had iirst started aud ne
complishcd the equality of woman in the
south aud made II honorable Tor her Ia cn.
gage in industrial pursuits, 30 that she can
bc scli-sustainlng. Dr. Jones spoke an
/ hour, and hc congratulated the Grunge on
/ IL progress. claiming that all Interests iu
/ this country are dependent on the farmer.
I He spoke Ol the socialists, the communists
aud anarchists now inicsting Europe, aud
showed their rapid growth aud the dangers
Of their increasing and from which
q torrent had swept over 10 this country,
and asked what will stay II. lie believes
that the chrisliln religion and proper
civilization would do II, and education will
advance them. The proper influences
Of the homes must be- looked
after Our women, whose influence is
most felt in these homes. must ~ properly
| educated. The doctor then went into q
history oi the workings OF the female col
| lcgr. showing the great advantage the
students enjoy there. lie said lhat IN
this collegiate department the college las
I q high standard aud u good curriculum.
| lie said lac believed IN high standard Of
/ education for woman aud believed that she
/ il capable Of attaining it. lie said the
students are thoroughly taught and arc
| not allowed t0 plss beyond their capacity.
| lie then enlarged on the workings and the
| great advantages and necessities oi tho
| normal department aud the several indus
| trial departments In detail. He concluded
! hy giving evidence Of the success already
| attained and the good fruits the institu-
| ton has yielded IN numerous individual
| instances where the students from this in.
stitution are filling important positions aud
are supporting themselves and indigrnt
relatives in industrial ayocaiions taught
| them In this college, showing also that
| specimens oi the students designing were
/ sent to New York and in competition with
/ New York, aud other States, carried oil
three prizes.
Tho worthy master prcfnccd his intro.
| duction Of the Hon. T.. liarksdale by my-
ing that II had been frequently remarked
/ that there were many men who had been
honorcd and assisted 10 positions by the
I Grange, who nlterward deserted Il. llo
said "the Grange is proud Of lis true and
tried friends that they had invited 10
speak 10 them, and he was about TO intro.
ducc n gentleman, who Is politician, but
not tricksier nor a scheming politician.
lie has long been the tried, true aud
trusted friend Of the Grange, both In lis
prosperity and in iis darkest hours, on the
husllngs, in Congress aud everywhere,
and this gentleman Is Mai. 4. Barksdalo."
The Hon. 4. Barksdale then delivered
an address Of half an hours duration, re-
plc,e with eloquencc, beautiful imagery,
and sound, practical common sense. lie
ayowed his iealty to the Grange, whose
great principles be loved, and which he
had for years advocated In the newspapers,
ON the hustinps and in the national lceis.
lature, and expected 10 advocate them al.
ways. lie paid q tribute 10 the farmers
for the course they pursued after the Close
OF the war. lie spoke Of the importance
Of agriculture and lis possibilities In this
State, and claimed that cooperation wa,
the patent agency through which these
possibilities must b. attained. lie said